Growth models - So you've passed the start-up phase, and the next hurdle is growth. What does that look like?
Thursday 27 November - BNZ Centre, Level 1, 55 Victoria Street Cambridge
Join us for a fast-paced, interactive event where our panel of expert speakers share their growth stories and key milestones. No slides, no scripts, just authentic insights.
Each speaker will deliver a 3-minute pitch, followed by three 5-minute breakout Q&A sessions, giving you the chance to connect, ask questions, and exchange ideas in a dynamic, conversational format.
This is the last event in the series for the year. Be sure to book you place now and end the year motivated for what's ahead in 2026!
Past Events
Growth models
Thursday, 27 November 2025 - BNZ Partners Centre, Level 1, 55 Victoria Street Cambridge
So you've passed the start-up phase, and the next hurdle is growth. But what does that look like?
You’ve built the foundation, proven your concept, and survived the start-up grind, now comes the next big challenge: sustainable growth. But what does growth really look like in practice? What growth model should I adopt?
Whether you’re leading a fast-growing tech company or preparing for your next leap, this session offers the insights and tools to help you grow with purpose and confidence.
Free money? Avenues to government funding
Tuesday 7 October 2025 - BNZ Partners Centre, Level 1, 55 Victoria Street Cambridge
This fast-paced, practical session explored the real opportunities available to tech founders through government-backed funding and support.
From R&D tax incentives to capability building and accelerator programmes, this event helped attendees understand what’s on offer and how to engage.
From Tractors to Tech
Thursday, 21 August 2025 - BNZ Partners Centre, Level 1, 55 Victoria Street Cambridge
In the first of this new series, we'll hear from Andre Syben, Founder and Director of Ag Tech NZ, who will share his journey starting an agricultural machinery company, and taking it to the world by embracing agricultural technology.
Who said driving a tractor was an easy job?
There's something for everyone here - founders, techies who love to apply technology practically, farmers - sounds perfect for Waipā!
As usual, there will be plenty of time to ask questions and network.
Once we have our first meetup we can add some pics!
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